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Buenos Aires Tourist Attractions - Buenos Aires has often been called Paris of South America due to the strong European influences in the city as seen from its architecture and culture. The city’s culture and the arts get a lot of inspiration from European society. Take the city’s preference for orchestras, operas, museums and art collection.
Teatro Colon is a nice place to spend an evening when you are in Buenos Aires Argentina. It is one of the finest operas in the world and has hosted a lot of famous opera singers including Sofía Vera-Lorini, Enrico Tamberlick and a lot more.
A visit to San Telmo will give you a preview of a unique neighborhood with cobblestone streets, tango shows and antique shops. Expect a lot of tourists as well as local artists and shopper sin the area.
Also visit Floralis Generica, an eye-catching animated sculpture which was designed by Argentinian architect Eduardo Catalano. The 18-ton sculpture has become an icon for Buenos Aires and has caught the interest of tourists who delight in the sculpture’s design as well as its mechanical act of opening up during daytime and closing at night.
Of course, Plaza de Mayo will always be a historical tourist attraction for those who are still magnetized by the history of Evita and Juan Peron.
San Telmo
961 Defensa or Bolívar 998
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The neighborhood got its name from St. Pedro Gonzales Telmo. It may be one of Argentina’s oldest barrios but it is definitely a highly preserved area with cobblestone streets and vintage architecture of Spanish influence.
Plaza de Mayo
Hipólito Yrigoyen 1584
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known for being the stage of Argentina’s political protests and demonstrations. Thousands of descamisados gathered in the area either to support or protest the rule of Juan and Evita Peron. However, it is more famous in history as the venue of the daily silent rally by the mothers of those who were kidnapped by the military.
Cementerio de la Recoleta
Buenos Aires City
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This is a prestigious address for those who went ahead to the great beyond like Eva Peron. However, her husband President Juan Peron is not buried here but at the Cementerio de la Chacarita. The living, both locals and tourists, find this place an attraction if only for the famous people buried here.
Casa Rosada
Yrigoyen 219
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This attraction is supposed to be the counterpart of the US White House but the President of Argentina does not live here. This is the same building shown in the movie Evita where Eva can be seen addressing a crowd from the balcony.
A Line Subte
From Plaza de Mayo to Av. de Mayo to Congreso
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The subway line is the first in Buenos Aires and is considered the oldest subway in South America and the 13th oldest in the world. The subway line starts from the Plaza de Mayo through the Primera Junta. If you want to experience how it felt to ride the best form of transportation in the 20th century then try this one.
Círculo Militar
Av. Santa Fe 750
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Circulo Militar (or Palacio Paz as it used to be known), which is owned by one of the wealthiest families in Argentina, is perhaps one of the most beautiful piece of construction in Argentina. It was bought by a group of retired military officers in 1938, thus the name change.
Ecological Reserve
Along the Costanera near Puerto Madero
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The formation of this reserve is quite ironic as it originated as a dumping ground for the debris of demolished buildings. Plants started to grow, the birds came, the people came for picnics and the rest is history. Don’t be fooled by the name of the place however as the waters in the area is still heavily polluted.
Botanical Gardens
Av. Las Heras, at Plaza Italia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This attraction is both entertaining and educational. You can even bring your kids with you for a picnic as there are lots of greens here plus walkways that are lined with trees. Learn the local and scientific names of various plants from all over the world.
Bridge of Woman
Dique 3 between Villafor and Güemes
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also named Puente de La Mujer, the Bridge of Woman is not your ordinary bridge but it was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, known for his novel take in architecture. The bridge resembles a plane in flight from afar although Calatrava got his inspiration from a couple dancing the tango.
Galería Guemes
Calle Florida 165
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The building first opened in 1915 but this shopping gallery has retained its glory throughout the years. Visit the place not just for shopping though but for a look-see of various architectural designs including Gothic, Art Noveau and Neoclassical.
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